Christmas is the day when 30-40 of my closest relatives come over to my parents house and we share what I would argue is the most magnificent feast any human being has ever eaten in history. Lol even though most of the day I’m down in the basement with my cousins drinking out of my fridge that’s loaded to the tits with beer, it still gives me the best vibes knowing my whole family is upstairs and together under one roof. Then there’s the whole advent side to Christmas that makes me feel really good in the heart. Its tradition that’s most important to me, Christmas Eve dinner at my uncle Stan’s house (the only Christmas Eve setting I’ve ever known in my life), midnight mass, X-mas day at my parents house for the umpteenth year in a row… plus now some of the older cousins have little kids so its great seeing the little bastards running around being loud, breaking shit – just like me and my cousins were when we were little fuckers! I guess I get a bit sad knowing that things won’t be like this forever, but that’s what makes me enjoy it even more each year.
I know Christmas can be a difficult time for some. When one of my grandmothers passed away 10+ years ago on Dec. 22 it was a total shock and really changed things during Christmas, forever actually. But life goes on, and that’s what it’s all about – family and friends, together and sharing a meal. Really nothing more important in life that that.
I could care less about getting presents - buying them can be difficult but besides the girlfriend I don't really shop for anyone else (besides small little things, and toys for my nephew). Whats so different about Christmas advertising? We're bombarded by marketing bullshit year round so why get suddenly depressed when it turns red & green??
HA, and you guys are complaining about Christmas songs!? Try having POLKA Christmas tunes blaring throughout your house non-stop the entire week leading up to Christmas…
Happy Holidays
